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    Enfantin (en. Childish)

    /ɑ̃.fɑ̃.tɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Related to childhood.
    Childish games are often fun and simple.
    Les jeux enfantins sont souvent amusants et simples.
    Having a naive or childish character.
    His childish behavior does not match his age.
    Son comportement enfantin ne correspond pas à son âge.
    Referring to a child's way of thinking.
    Children's stories feed the imagination of young readers.
    Les histoires enfantines nourrissent l'imagination des jeunes lecteurs.

    Etymology

    From the word 'enfant' with the suffix '-in', indicating a relationship or quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a childlike spirit
    Having a simple and innocent way of thinking.
    avoir un esprit enfantin
    childish behavior
    Conduct that is typical of a child, often immature.
    comportement enfantin
    children's literature
    Books or stories written for children.
    littérature enfantine

    Related Words

    childhood
    The period of a human's life from birth to puberty.
    enfance
    child
    A young individual, particularly a human being between birth and adolescence.
    enfant
    childishness
    The quality or state of being childish.
    puérilité

    Slang Meanings

    To behave immaturely.
    Stop acting like a child at school.
    Arrête d'agir comme un enfantin à l'école.